Lobectomy in Octogenarians With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Ramifications of Increasing Life Expectancy and the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Authors:
- Jeffrey L. PortJPJeffrey L. Port
- Farooq M. MirzaFMFarooq M. Mirza
- Paul C. LeePLPaul C. Lee
- Subroto PaulSPSubroto Paul
- Brendon M. StilesBSBrendon M. Stiles
- Nasser K. AltorkiNANasser K. Altorki
- 1 December 2011
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- Vol. 92 (6) , 1951-1957
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